Houston-area bridges in need of repair

July 25, 2014 |Dana Guthrie

From freeways to country roads, Houston is full of bridges that have fallen into disrepair. TxDOT says they are still safe to drive on, but due to deficiencies, some of them are eligible for federal repair funding, while others are in good condition but built using obsolete guidelines.

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Interstate 45 northbound at White Oak Bayou

Year built: 1961

Owned by: TxDOT

The support structure underneath the bridge is in poor condition. The support system directly under the roadway is in fair condition. The bridge has been listed as structurally deficient since 2009.

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Interstate 45 northbound at White Oak Bayou

Year built: 1961

Owned by: TxDOT

The support structure underneath the bridge is in poor condition. The support system directly under the roadway is in fair condition. The bridge has been listed as structurally deficient since 2009.